criminalize
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criminalize or criminalise (ˈkrɪmɪnəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to make (an action or activity) criminal |
| 2. | to treat (a person) as a criminal |
| criminalise or criminalise | |
| —vb | |
| criminali'zation or criminalise | |
| —n | |
| criminali'sation or criminalise | |
| —n | |
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Criminalize
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Example sentences
The bill seeks substantial progress towards repealing or revising laws that criminalize democracy related activities.
The statute does not criminalize threats of violence.
However, it would become unreasonable to then try to criminalize those who do not act in this way.
Criminalize us for wanting to defend ourselves and keep our families safe.
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